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The Election Commission faced a technical glitch, briefly showing all West Bengal voters as “under adjudication” on the ECI website. The error occurred after the release of the supplementary voter list but was resolved within two hours. Officials confirmed it was a display issue, not affecting actual electoral rolls or voter eligibility.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant assured there is no shortage of domestic LPG or petroleum products, urging citizens not to panic buy. Petrol and diesel stocks are sufficient for 15 days. Commercial cylinder supply is limited, with restaurants eligible for additional PNG cylinders. State-owned oil companies confirm nationwide fuel supply remains stable.
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation announced a 30% discount on Metro AC and Metro Deluxe buses to encourage public transport use and ease fuel demand. Vice Chairman Y. Nagi Reddy assured 3,200 buses are available, the diesel supply is smooth, and commuters can enjoy AC comfort at standard fares while saving time, money, and the […]
Sonia Gandhi, admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Tuesday night, is stable and under close medical supervision, doctors said. Examinations are ongoing for possible stomach and urinary tract infections, with antibiotics administered. Sources said her condition, possibly triggered by weather changes, is not serious, and there is no cause for concern.
Iran turned back the Karachi-bound feeder containership SELEN after it failed to obtain permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC Navy confirmed. Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri stated all vessels must coordinate with Iranian maritime authorities. The strait, a key chokepoint for nearly 20% of global oil and gas trade, remains tightly regulated.
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 with 32 government amendments, completing its Budget approval role. Rajya Sabha will now review it. The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes total expenditure of ₹53.47 lakh crore, capital spending of ₹12.2 lakh crore, gross tax revenue of ₹44.04 lakh crore, borrowing of ₹17.2 lakh crore, and a 4.3% […]
The govt has ordered households to switch to piped natural gas within three months of notification or lose LPG supply. The move addresses shortages caused by global disruptions. PNG, delivered via pipelines, is considered more reliable. LPG will continue only where PNG is technically unfeasible, subject to approval by the concerned supplier authorities.
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging the MHA’s January 28 circular standardising the protocol for India’s national song, Vande Mataram. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, said the petition was premature and noted the circular has no penal consequences. The Court advised approaching it only if actual penalties arise.
TGSRTC buses have stopped supplying water bottles due to a raw material shortage caused by the Iran-Israel conflict. Despite this, passengers report that Rs.10 is still being added to ticket fares in buses like Super Luxury and Rajdhani. Travellers are upset and protesting, as they are being charged for a service that is currently unavailable.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said over three crore fake accounts have been removed from the IRCTC portal to curb touts selling train tickets. Around 78% of seats are non-AC, 70% of coaches are general or sleeper, and over 75,000 special trains have operated this year. The government’s focus on safety has reduced consequential accidents by […]
The Delhi Legislative Assembly received a new bomb threat via email today, a day after similar warnings disrupted proceedings ahead of CM Rekha Gupta’s budget presentation. The email, sent to the Assembly Speaker’s official ID, claimed bombs were planted on the premises and included provocative statements, prompting security alerts during the ongoing session.
Harish Rana, the first Indian allowed passive euthanasia, was cremated in Delhi. He died at AIIMS after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court had permitted withdrawal of life support. His family performed last rites and donated his organs. His case marked an important moment in India’s end-of-life care laws.
3 persons were killed and 1 seriously injured after a speeding SUV collided head-on with a tractor-trailer near Nipaniya Jat on Bairasia Road in the Bhopal district on Tuesday night. The deceased were identified as Harsh Mehra (23), Satish Mehra (22), and Lucky Kushwaha. The injured person was hospitalized, and police registered a case and […]
Hyderabad saw huge rush at petrol pumps as panic buying spread due to rumours of fuel shortage. Long queues formed, and some outlets showed “No Stock” boards. Authorities and police clarified there is enough fuel and supply is normal. Dealers urged people not to panic, as sudden demand created temporary shortages at some pumps.
Telangana Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said all incomplete 2BHK houses will be finished and given to eligible people under a 99-day plan ending June 12. Many houses lack basic facilities. MLAs raised issues like delays, missing services, and document problems, urging quick completion and fair allotment of houses to beneficiaries.